DA50 awesome engine
08-15-2004 | 11:21 PM
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From: Perth, AUSTRALIA
DA50 awesome engine
Just fired up my new DA50 the other day. What a motor. Started right up, ran great, flew the plane even better. Only had 7 flights so far but the engine is so smooth and easy to tune right. It already idles at 1600 and peaks at 6500. Just gotta figure out a bit of a throttle curve for better hovering/harrier control
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08-16-2004 | 01:27 PM
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From: MT Vernon,
WA
RE: DA50 awesome engine
If you are flying Futaba, try -70 throttle expo...that's right MINUS 70....huge sweet spot in the midrange...... I know it sound like allot, but that's what is working on my DA~50 Wild Hare Edge
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08-17-2004 | 07:29 AM
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Good luck with the 50, I had some hiccups with mine, but DA's service has been awsome. First time I humped up the head when my header cracked because I didn't support the pipe right, Da replaced the jug and all rotating components free of charge. Then something happend after 4 gallons later. Some rod noise started. Again all rotating compoents free of charge. Both fixes were in under a week too. Other then that it's an awsome motor - Enjoy!!!
RickP
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08-18-2004 | 03:15 PM
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I have to agree with you guys. The DA50 is an awesome engine as well as the outstanding service that DA provides. I unfortunately had the mishap of a piston failure a while back. I sent the engine in and within a week it was turned around as good as new. Best of all , they stand behind their product and absorbed the cost of the repairs. I know when I need another gas burner , it will be a DA...
08-19-2004 | 06:15 AM
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From: Boisbriand,
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RE: DA50 awesome engine
Is it a problem if i cut the heavy black & red connectors on the ignition? I would like to replace them by a standard RC battery connector like we use for the switch.
08-19-2004 | 09:11 AM
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I love my DA50. It also went to the shop once and was back over night same week I sent it and better than new. I just ordered another yesterday. I would like to own their other engines as well someday. I have over 16 gallons through my engine and it is very very powerful. It is on a GPPW and is going on my 2.3 extra very soon. Thanks RickP for the inspiration!! DAs customer service is second to none!!!
Good luck Touchdown, and have fun!!
Joe
Good luck Touchdown, and have fun!!
Joe
